He also passed it a lot more, and played one more game. That difference is a product of different styles of team, not the quality of the players in question. As noted, Rodgers got more yards per attempt. Quite considerably more in fact. Meaning he did more with each play he had to make than Peyton did.poizond13 wrote: -Peyton threw for 800 more yards. 800!
The completions are a product of the team's approach, as stated, but his completion percentage WAS impressive given how much he threw it. I'm not saying he didn't do some great stuff, simply that the stats breakdown between the two is not some clear cut win for Peyton.poizond13 wrote: -Peyton had almost 100 more completions.
-Peyton had a higher completion percentage
And even more interceptions.poizond13 wrote: -Peyton had more touchdowns.
And Rodgers could walk them in if need be. Peyton couldn't/didn't.
True. That's a lot of yards lost that Peyton avoided. Like I said, I'm not arguing he was bad. But you can't talk about this and then dismiss the other QB's ability to gain vital yards with his feet in key moments.poizond13 wrote: -Peyton was sacked 16 times, Rodgers 31.
So, ultimately, I don't think you can look at the stats alone and ultimately claim either was clearly superior to the other. Of course, one did have much better play-off stats. Those kind of matter.